Sklounion

ICG's Dictionary of Glass-making, gives ground base, puntied base, and the verb puntying, for the grinding of the base.Don't know if you can assume puntier.The dictionary also refers, in the section on cutting and polishing of glass to the terms, flatter, and stoner for occupations. Both of these last, appear to be terms covered by BS3447:1962, and BS 952:1953, which has been superceded by BS 952 1: 1980Regards,Marcus

Thanks everyone. I think it best to avoid specific terms for these post-annealing jobs as it could cause more confusion than clarification.

Adam â€” I noticed your mention of this being ladies' work. With the well-known photograph of Catherine Ysart signing Vasart glass, and my own experience at a Doncaster fair some years ago meeting the tiny and incredibly beautiful Bagley polkadot lady (and she was worried that I might laugh!!! â€” it was like meeting royalty), this side of the annealing oven, at least here in Britain, seems to have been dominated by the fair sex.

Bernard C.

Logged

Happy New Year to All Glass Makers, Historians, Dealers, and Collectors

Sklounion

this side of the annealing oven, at least here in Britain, seems to have been dominated by the fair sex

A fair observation, and equally applicable to the pottery and ceramics industry, where most casting/forming/mouldmaking and kiln work was carried out by men, and decorating, linishing and many other skilled tasks were carried out by women.regards,Marcus

Eeeeek â€” I got that wrong! And although I corrected it, you, Marcus, have quoted me so that all can see my terrible error! With my OH a full-blooded tartan-swinging clan Maxwell, complete with several ruined castles, this could be the end for me. It's been a pleasure knowing you all.

Farewell,

Bernard C.

Logged

Happy New Year to All Glass Makers, Historians, Dealers, and Collectors